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Newspaper
Pendleton Eagle Valley News
Location
Pendleton, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Dec 26, 1913
Page
8
Washington authorities halted production of the "White Slave" moving pictures at two local theaters after a censorship board ruled the films were too bad for Washington.
The Pendleton notes report a chilly night with the official thermometer at 11 above zero, two degrees above the coldest reading. J F Robinson hosted a Christmas banquet at Domestic laundry for 30 employees, with notable Christmas cheer. Tom and Jerry featured in celebrations led to sixteen men appearing in police court for drinking and fighting.
Charles Sparks petitions the county court to be appointed guardian of Edna M. Rose described as an insane person and her three minor children Jennie Charles and Fred Rose. The court sets a day for hearing objections to the guardianship.
Bertrand Jerard left Pendleton this morning to join the University of Oregon Glee club on its annual tour from Hood River to Boise. The group will return to Pendleton on January 3, with Pendleton set as the tour’s final point.
A peculiar vehicle appeared in Pendleton this morning a unicycle for the snow. Between two sleds hung a single wheel run by a gasoline engine on the first sled. The revolving wheel pushed the sled along with several boys aboard, making good speed on the snow.
A Christmas ceremony was held at 7 last evening at the home of Newt Newtson on Franklin street for Newt Newtson de Sr. and Miss Katherine Abrahamson of Helix. Rev Chas Quinney of the Church of the Redeemer officiated. About 25 relatives and friends then enjoyed a sumptuous supper.
The body of Herbert B. Murphy, 27, a native of Creton, was shipped to Grass Valley yesterday. He died Wednesday night at the Sloan rooming house after contracting tuberculosis. Murphy had come to Pendleton seeking medical aid for his illness and was engaged to be married, a fact noted with sadness.
Hugh Rhea a 15 year old Echo boy was riding home from Stanfield when his horse dipped and fell he was found unconscious and later recovery was reported no bones or internal injuries were found exposure in the cold worsened his condition and he is now recovering satisfactorily
Martin J. Boyle, named general superintendent of the Northwestern railway, has deep ties with Frank J. Quinlan owner of The Delta. The two men were telegraphers in Rochester, Minnesota twenty years ago where Quinlan helped Boyle accept a promotion to Winona, urging him to take on the significant responsibility.
The article recounts how a veteran chose a Winona posting over a Rochester job that would also advance his younger associate. The elder stayed with Northwestern, rising to general superintendent. Quinlan notes his friend was not the fastest, but had the “nut” for leadership.
W H Morrison today sold lots 4 and 5 in block T of Richmond's addition to Helix to J A Nusbaum for 250 dollars. The Helix divorce case is being heard in circuit court with many local witnesses present.
Sheriff August Hug of Union County collected FL W. Wiltse, alleged bad check artist, who was arrested here by Deputy Sheriff George Strand on information from La Grande authorities.
The body of Julius Williams, an Indian found dead from drowning in a bridge protection barrel near the W. R. & N. tracks by Gibbon, was claimed by relatives this afternoon and taken to the reservation for interment.
County prisoners were treated to a Christmas feed yesterday arranged by Sheriff Taylor and Dean Tatum of Columbia Produce Co. A large dinner from a local restaurant accompanied mince pie candy nuts apples and other delicacies for the inmates.
Glen and Dean Goodman sons of A. J. Goodman and former Roseburg residents have formed a partnership in Portland as manufacturers agents. They maintain offices and a sales forum in the Worcester building. The former has worked in hardware in Roseburg for several years and Dean, a University of Oregon graduate, has been with Honeyman Hardware Co. in Portland.
Lewis Wylde secretary of the Klamath Commercial club asks the local Commercial Association to help keep the Williamson river open for logging in Klamath county. The Williamson and Sprague rivers were ordered closed by the Indian affairs commissioner, a move claimed to ruin men who held government timber contracts in good faith.
A fierce snow storm hit all California counties north of Tehama, dumping heavy inches in Redding and causing widespread outages. Power and telegraph wires suffered extensive damage with lights out in Redding and Keswick, Kennett, Coram, and Anderson. Officials warn repairs will take several days.
Washington December 26 President Wilson can call out reserves at any time thanks to a Christmas gift from Superintendent Sylvester a gold police whistle presented at the White House with the official's note of good wishes for the war effort.
New York December 26. Dr Maria Montessori, creator of the Montessori method, said on departure aboard the Lusitania that America embodies the hopes of the civilized world. She spoke of mix ing races as yielding the greatest race the world has seen and praised the spirit of youth and motherhood in the country.
Milton Oregon December 24 The Commercial club of this city has signed a three year lease for the brick build
The Milton club announced renovations including a women's rest room connected to the reading room and planned its second annual poultry show in January. Far Williams was reelected superintendent and E H Tolen chosen secretary at the last meeting.
In NORTH YAKIMA Wash Dec 26 an apple sizer invented by Kelley Price and his father W G Price is exhibited at the Yakima Valley Fruitgrowers Association warehouse. The device sorts fruit by weight using three spring driven arms like a mechanized baseball pitcher, throwing apples to sacs at set distances and allowing faster wrap and pack without skilled selection.
Chicago December 26. Colin C H Fyffe, attorney for four ousted board of education members, discusses swift court action to restore his clients to the board after Mrs Young resumes duties as superintendent of schools.
Day ton officials announce plans after State Game Warden Wales visit to increase fish in Columbia county streams. Half a million trout from federal hatchery and 600000 from state hatchery will be released. Twenty five deputy game wardens will assist in enforcement.
Colfax Washington December 26 two pool halls in Malden were raided by Prosecuting Attorney Robert Bur wunder and Sheriff William Cole. Eighteen arrests were made as poker games operated in both halls. C W Peterson owner of one hall posted a two thousand dollar bond. C B Powell owner of the other refused bond and was jailed with D F Alllee proprietor of the Malden hotel charged with gambling and A J Cole said to run the game. Several others to be brought to Colfax for a hearing.
Washington dispatch reports District Attorney Clarence Reames of Portland consulting the attorney general about California and Oregon land grants. The focus is on preferred rights claimed by land agents toward innocent purchasers. Mr and Mrs Reames were Christmas dinner guests of Senator and Mrs Chamberlain.
In Kiowa Colorado on December 24 an aid appeal arrived from a point on the range about 24 miles east. Twenty five ranchers and their families are marooned by deep snow and out of food with all local provisions exhausted.
Kiowa residents prepare to reach a distant location by sleighs and snow shoo s as winter conditions persist, highlighting community efforts and mobility challenges in harsh weather.
Senator Harry Lane was summoned to Hartford Connecticut to decide if the invalid daughter of the late Asahel Bush of Salem can travel to Oregon. Miss Bush has been ill for some time and hopes to return home after her father’s death.
Dayton lodge No. 26 A F and A M votes in an election held December 26 at Dayton Washington naming the newly chosen officers for the lodge.
Worshipful master Harry E. Mason leads the lodge with senior warden R. H. Cahill and junior warden J. C. Fair. Treasurer A. Nilsson and secretary P. S. Guernsey are listed among the officers for the forthcoming Magonic year.
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